Parks and nature news daily digest for 09/16/2015

View this email in your browser Parks and nature news Daily digest for Wednesday, Sep. 16, 2015:   Metro, Portland State University scientists develop tools to map out region's biodiversity corridors September 16, 2015 8:00 am By Yuxing Zheng Bylined articles are written by Metro staff and do not necessarily represent the opinions of Metro or the Metro Council. Learn more In an effort to improve habitat access by wildlife, the team of four scientists has embarked on a multiple-year effort to develop methods to map out and assess the quality of biodiversity corridors through computer mapping and on-the-ground verification.   Share Tweet Recent articles: Professional stuntwoman cultivates a wildlife-friendly yard in Gresham At River Island, a former gravel mine returns to its wild roots Video: Moles, voles and gophers Nature in Neighborhoods grant helps Oak Grove residents shape sustainable Park Avenue light rail station Kathleen Brennan-Hunter named Metro Parks and Nature director Copyright © 2015 Metro, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you signed up for this list either on Metro's website, or by calling Metro, or on a list sign-up form at a Metro event. Metro 600 NE Grand Ave. Portland, OR 97232-2736 503-797-1700 503-797-1804 TDD 503-797-1797 fax To change your subscriptions or unsubscribe from this digest, go to manage your subscriptions. To be removed from all Metro newsletters and newsfeed digests, you can globally unsubscribe.